1 Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel, OL, Texas A&M. Alex Smith trade locks this in, basically. Unless of course they trade the pick to move down and acquire more picks.2 Jacksonville Jaguars – Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia. I’m still sold on him despite the negative chatter about his old neck injury. If you want to talk about big players disappearing in big games in college (Mingo), then you must talk about Jones dominating big games. I’d love to see him in the Jets’ 3-4.3 Oakland Raiders – Sharrif Floyd, DL, Florida. Not nearly as high on him as everyone else. Aren’t all players who go to Oakland destined to flop?4 Philadelphia Eagles – Dion Jordan, LB/DE, Oregon. Chip Kelly recruited him to Oregon. I wanted to go OL here, given the Eagles have Cole (who just got a new deal) and Graham, but some see Jordan at OLB because he can excel in coverage. Knowledge of defending the read option (RG3, ahem) obviously a plus.5 Detroit Lions – Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama. No change from last mock.6 Cleveland Browns – Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, DE, BYU. Athletic freak in the mold of Jason Pierre-Paul or Jevon Kearse probably helped himself more than anyone at the Combine. From relative unknown during the season to Top 10. Ansah tried out for the BYU hoops team twice, failed, then decided to try football.7 Arizona Cardinals – Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia. The “buzz” is Matt Barkley. Not buying it. Is that the power of Sexton/CAA talking? I think Smith is the first QB taken.8 Buffalo Bills – Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia. Too high? Off-the-field issues, but too talented to pass up. The run D gave up 145 ypg last year, and this isn’t a draft heavy on ILBs.9 New York Jets – Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU. Don’t think he’ll be the second coming of Vernon Gholston. Yes, I’d love him to fall here. Copes/Wilkerson/Mingo could be a nasty pass-rushing trio.10 Tennessee Titans – Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah. How many teams will be scared off by the heart issue? For a guy I’ve had Top 5 for months, there’s enormous value here. Assuming he’s given a clean bill of health soon, I think he’ll move up to #2.11 San Diego Chargers – Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma. Fastest-rising offensive lineman in the last week based on an incredible Combine.12 Miami Dolphins – Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee. Can’t see an offensive skill position player going higher than here.13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State. Worst secondary in the NFL adds the 2nd best cornerback available.14 Carolina Panthers – Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee. Too high? It’s either defensive tackle or a receiver. If Star falls this far, do the Panthers grab him?15 New Orleans Saints – Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington. Did he overtake the not-very-fast Johnathan Banks at the Combine?

16 St. Louis Rams – Chance Warmack, G, Alabama. Guard or tackle, the Rams need help on the OL. If Patterson or Hunter are available here, I think they probably grab one of them. Offensive skill players are a huge need. (See #22.)17 Pittsburgh Steelers – Jonathan Cooper, G, UNC. Gave a lot of thought to Sheldon Richardson here, but given what happened to the last DL they drafted … the Missouri DT probably has too many red flags. Pittsburgh is re-working its OL, and it sounds like they’ll need a guard.18 Dallas Cowboys – Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri. Are they going back to the 4-3? If so, Richardson would be an ideal fit. The secondary also needs help, and Elam or Vaccaro at safety could make sense.19 New York Giants – Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers. No change from last mock.20 Chicago Bears – Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame. No change from last mock.

21 Cincinnati Bengals – Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia. No change from last mock.22 St. Louis Rams – Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama. Had my doubts that he was just dominating behind an incredible offensive line, but the BCS title game sold me. If Steven Jackson departs, Lacy could start immediately. Or do they go WR (Allen, Williams) and grab someone like Bernard in the second round?23 Minnesota Vikings – Keenan Allen, WR, California. A sprained posterior cruciate ligament kept him out of the Combine, but Dr. James Andrews said surgery wasn’t necessary. Still like him as a 1st rounder, though.24 Indianapolis Colts – Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State. No change from last mock.25 Seattle Seahawks – Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M. Had him top five in the last mock, but he must have read all the positive press about him – he showed up at the Combine looking doughy, ran a slow 40, and only benched 225 12 times. I think he’ll rebound for his Pro Day and stay in the first round.26 Green Bay Packers – Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State. I like him a bit more than Stanford’s Zach Ertz, and although the Packers need help on defense, I think they’ll have plenty of options in later rounds.

27 Houston Texans – Eric Fisher, OL, Central Michigan. Mayock and Kiper love him, seem to think he’s a Top 10 lock, I just think there’s far too many teams with defensive needs. I think he’ll rise post-free agency.28 Denver Broncos – Kenny Vaccaro S, Texas. Do you want me to replay the Baltimore Ravens game again? Vaccaro probably goes in the Top 15, but if he falls this far, the Broncos will do backflips.29 New England Patriots – Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi St. Yes, I’m sticking with cornerback.30 Atlanta Falcons – Kevin Minter, LB, LSU. Thought long and hard about having Manti Te’o go here, but went with the Tigers’ star ILB.31 San Francisco 49ers – Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama. Fifteen picks in the draft, five in the top 93. Probably a Patriots’ scenario, right? Trade up or down?32 Baltimore Ravens – Matt Elam, S, Florida. If Boldin walks, do they grab a WR? The defense is still getting old. Will Ed Reed return? Elam should slide in easily.

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If they Re-sign Alberts they could go DL, especially if Lotulelei checks out medically.

Sir Spicious

17 Pittsburgh Steelers – Jonathan Cooper, G, UNC. Gave a lot of thought to Sheldon Richardson here, but given what happened to the last DL they drafted … the Missouri DT probably has too many red flags. Pittsburgh is re-working its OL, and it sounds like they’ll need a guard.

If you think that article is evidence that they go guard in the 1st round, you’re crazy. especially since they went guard in round 1 last year.

I can’t see Warmack falling to 16. Surely he goes earlier than that. Also, Lacy to the Packers or Falcons.

http://spartyandfriends.com/ mizerle06 is sarah phillips

you sure do ask A LOT of questions in your mock draft.

http://twitter.com/BrawnyTom Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom

17 Pittsburgh Steelers – Jonathan Cooper, G, UNC. Gave a lot of thought to Sheldon Richardson here, but given what happened to the last DL they drafted … the Missouri DT probably has too many red flags. Pittsburgh is re-working its OL, and it sounds like they’ll need a guard.

They took a OG last year in the 1st, seriously doubt they do it again. If they want to replace Colon because he doesn’t fit the new OL coachs style, it won’t be with somebody who is the same build as him.

OLB, S, TE

http://twitter.com/BrawnyTom Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom

2 Jacksonville Jaguars – Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia.

Are they switching to a 3-4 or at least the 3-4/4-3 hybrid Bradley ran in Seattle? I could see this if they are.

http://Twitter.com/klopezSTL FKU

Would love Warmack to fall to Rams at 16.

squawkbox

30 Atlanta Falcons – Kevin Minter, LB, LSU. Thought long and hard about having Manti Te’o go here, but went with the Tigers’ star ILB.

No damn way Teo is even on Dimitroff’s board.

And shut your whore mouth.

oskie

how hysterical would it be if the Chiefs draft a QB? I would hate to be Alex Smith.

/not really
//he has millions of dollars

http://www.thebiglead.com Jason McIntyre

/waits for NYC Mike to show up angry and tell everyone how football works

I bet the Texans would be pretty pumped if the likely #1 overall pick ends up falling to … #27 … at the league’s 2nd most important position?

oskie

I want the Giants to get an impact linebacker every year. which means they draft Austin because they let Victor Cruz walk…

Lack of Institutional Control

15 New Orleans Saints – Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington. Did he overtake the not-very-fast Johnathan Banks at the Combine?

Saints have pieces in the secondary. They are switching to a 3-4 and need a rush OLB opposite Martez Wilson, and will certainly be looking there before DB.

30 Atlanta Falcons – Kevin Minter, LB, LSU. Thought long and hard about having Manti Te’o go here, but went with the Tigers’ star ILB.

No chance! Minter was slower than T’eo and won’t go in the first round. Particularly to a team that already has Spoon in the middle.

http://twitter.com/BrawnyTom Eric T0upal aka BrawnyTom

I bet the Texans would be pretty pumped if the likely #1 overall pick ends up falling to … #27 … at the league’s 2nd most important position?

Needs more anger.

http://twitter.com/#!/jck49erfan jck49erfan owes Watsonian $650

Probably a Patriots’ scenario, right? Trade up or down?

Likely. Sitting at 34 allows them to do that and pick up more selections in ’14. As long as Harbaugh and Baalke don’t screw this draft up (and I have no reason to believe they will) we should be set for the next 7 years.

Fisher falls into the second half of the draft (past #16), I’ll stop commenting for a month.

He goes in the top 16, you stop posting GIFs and 25 lines of “previously” in every post for a month.

Deal?

http://twitter.com/jaykidd13 José Pippen

Cincinnati Bengals – Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia. No change from last mock.

Do not particularly want.

oskie

I bet the Texans would be pretty pumped if the likely #1 overall pick ends up falling to … #27 … at the league’s 2nd most important position?

right on cue. i was going to say that Jets would be retarded to let him get by.

Jay V Of Considerable Influence

then you must talk about Jones dominating big games.

Hahahahahaahahahaha.

Those who watched the South Carolina game might draw a different conclusion.

http://www.thebiglead.com Jason McIntyre

Sir S –

The only question is at left guard, where 330-pound Ramon Foster finished the season as the starter.

Foster, though, does not run very well and is not an ideal fit for the team’s primary pulling position. Plus, like Starks, he is an unrestricted free agent and might not be re-signed. That could pave the way for tackle Kelvin Beachum, last year’s seventh-round pick, to be moved there.

In a season of injuries to many of their draft choices, Beachum was one of the team’s most pleasant surprises. Not only did he impress the coaches with his ability to pass protect, he also showed an ability to get out of the edge and run block — something the coaches want to see more of in 2013.

Beachum, 23, fits in perfectly with the team’s desire to have lighter, more agile offensive lineman, and he could be moved to guard and given a chance to play there.

http://twitter.com/#!/jck49erfan jck49erfan owes Watsonian $650

/waits for NYC Mike to show up angry and tell everyone how football works